1974 Lada Riva vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada Riva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada Riva would be higher. At 1,450 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (80 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 310 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lada Riva (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Riva | Starlet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1450 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2310 mm |